Gerhard van Staden "Lion King"
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Gerhard van Staden is a strongman from South Africa who stands 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall and competes at 175 kg (386 lb), born October 18, 1984 (age 41).
| Full Name | Gerhard van Staden |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Lion King" |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 175 kg (386 lb) |
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1984 (age 41) |
| Nationality |  South Africa |
| Years Active | 2010 - 2023 |
Competition Statistics
International
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2023 | 2023 SCL World Truck Pull Championships | Strongman Champions League | M | Kroondal, South Africa, South Africa | #9 | 14.50 |
| Oct 20, 2017 | 2017 SCL World Truck Pull Championships | Strongman Champions League | M | Amman, Jordan, Jordan | #4 | 19.00 |
| Aug 1, 2015 | 2015 Africa's Strongest Man | Africa's Strongest Man | M | Rustenburg, South Africa, South Africa | #1 | 38.00 |
| Mar 13, 2015 | 2015 Arnold Australia | Arnold Pro Strongman World Series | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 28.50 |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 2014 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #4 | 44.00 |
| Mar 9, 2013 | 2013 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 44.50 |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 2012 Giants Live FitX Melbourne | Giants Live | M | Melbourne, Australia, Australia | #6 | 33.50 |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 2011 Giants Live Ukraine | Giants Live | M | Poltava, Ukraine, Ukraine | #9 | 19.00 |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 2011 SCL South Africa | Strongman Champions League | M | Pretoria, South Africa, South Africa | #5 | 31.50 |
| Apr 10, 2010 | 2010 Giants Live South Africa | Giants Live | M | Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa | #10 | 29.00 |
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Personal Details
- Full Name
- Gerhard van Staden
- Nickname
- "Lion King"
- Date of Birth
- October 18, 1984
- Country
- South Africa
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.91m
- Weight
- 175kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2023
- Status
- Active
- Total Competitions
- 10
- Total Wins
- 1
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Gerhard van Staden
Gerhard van Staden, known as "Lion King", is a South African strongman athlete. Staden stands 191 cm (6'3") and competes at 175 kg (386 lbs). Currently 41 years old, Staden continues to compete in professional strongman.
Staden's competitive career spanned from 2010 to 2023. Across 10 competitions, Staden has claimed 1 win. Staden's international record includes 10 competitions with 1 win on the world stage.
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